Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Finds Differences in How Doctors, Caregivers and Patients Report Side Effects of Cancer Therapy
Researchers find that doctors underestimate and caregivers overestimate symptoms LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent study reveals differences in how symptom toxicity is reported for children receiving cancer treatment in clinical trials. Doctors often underestimate or miss a child’s symptoms, while caregivers tend to overestimate symptoms. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was one of nine hospitals that participated … [Read more…]